problémem

Problémem is the instrumental singular form of the Czech noun problém, meaning “problem.” The word problém denotes a matter that is difficult, unclear, or requiring a solution. As a masculine inanimate noun, problém appears in various cases depending on its syntactic role; problémem is the instrumental form used to express means, manner, or a predicative complement in certain constructions.

Etymology and usage development: problém derives from the Late Latin problema, through French problème and ultimately from Greek πρόβλημα (problēma), meaning “a thing put forward” or “problem.” In Czech, problém has been in use since the 18th–19th centuries and is now a standard term in everyday speech as well as in technical and academic language.

Grammatical notes: The instrumental singular form problémem is used after certain verbs and prepositions to express instrument, accompaniment, or predicative value. Common examples include phrases with s (with) for accompaniment, such as mít s problémem (to have a problem with), or with the copula být in predicative clauses, as in To je problémem (That is a problem). In related phrases, the noun can appear in other cases depending on the grammatical role, for instance o problému (locative) when speaking about “the problem.” The basic singular nominative form remains problém.

See also: Problém, its main article, covers definitions, etymology, and broader usage. Problémem is a narrow case form that appears in specific grammatical contexts and should be understood within Czech case and prepositional patterns.